Booklet 1: 1830-49 Flashcards
What did the failure of the secret societies in the 1820s and 30s lead to?
The founding of Young Italy by Giuseppe Mazzini in 1831
What were Mazzini’s views?
Creation of a nation state based on the principle of democracy, making the fully representative of the people
What was the problem with Mazzini’s views?
They were shared with very few people
What did Young Italy do for its members?
Looked after them, gave them passwords, uniforms, and ritual
When did Young Italy try revolution?
1833, 1834, 1844
What was the significance of the Bandiera brothers?
In dying (shot) they became important martyrs for the cause of national unity
When did Charles Albert become King of Piedmont?
1831
What were Charles Albert’s ideologies?
An absolute monarch who was not liberal nor sympathetic
What did Balbo argue?
The Piedmontese monarchy should take the lead in expelling the Austrians from Lombardy and Venice
What did d’Azeglio argue?
Those who died in Romagna revolution should be treated as martyrs, but revolution was not the way forward
What did Gioberti argue?
Argued for a more moderate approach to ensuring Italian Liberty
What is Neo-Guelph?
Name given to those who believed in the creation of a federal Italy under the leadership of the Papacy
When did Pope Gregory XVI die?
1846
Who replaced Pope Gregory XVI?
Pope Pius IX
What did Pius do?
Declaring amnesty for political offences, releasing some 2,000 prisoners from papal gaols
